Hyderabad Trip Overview
Hyderabad or the City of the Nizams is famous for its luxurious palaces and the personal collection of several generations of Nizams. Falaknuma Palace is perhaps the most lavish of all palaces in India. Take a guided tour of this enchanting palace that has now been converted into a luxury hotel of the Taj Group and re-discover the grandeur of a bygone era.
Highlights:
• Library with carved walnut roof
• State Reception Room
• Ballroom with a two-ton manually operated organ
• Longest dining table of the world
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Hyderabad, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Hyderabad or the City of the Nizams is famous for its luxurious palaces and the personal collection of several generations of Nizams. Falaknuma Palace is perhaps the most lavish of all palaces in India. Take a guided tour of this enchanting palace that has now been converted into a luxury hotel of the Taj Group and re-discover the grandeur of a bygone era.
Highlights:
• Library with carved walnut roof
• State Reception Room
• Ballroom with a two-ton manually operated organ
• Longest dining table of the world
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad India
You will be picked up from your hotel in the afternoon and driven to Falaknuma Palace, located on top of a hill overlooking the city of Hyderabad.
On your arrival, you will be met by the Palace Historian who will give you a brief history of the Palace before taking you on a guided tour. The starting point of the tour is the Nizam’s study. Next visit the Palace Library that is a replica of the one at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom.
The State Reception Room is perhaps the grandest hall of the palace with its ceiling decorated with frescoes.
The Hookah Lounge, with its multi-stemmed water pipes, chaise-longues and embossed leather walls is another delightful piece of artistry.
The cavernous dining room of the palace has the longest dining table in the world.
The Mughal, Rajasthani and Japanese gardens adorn the palace.
At the end of the tour, enjoy an included High Tea in one of the restaurants of the Palace Hotel.
After tea, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
